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FOCUS for Business Owners with ADHD
by Laura Lang
Running a business when you have ADHD means you have some distinct advantages and some unique challenges. In this podcast we explore these traits and the more common challenges that may slow your growth and cost you time money and missed opportunities. In each episode I will share with you step by step tools to manage these struggles, start taking meaningful action and build momentum in your work and life.
Episodes
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Episode 24 - 5 Mistakes Entrepreneurs with ADHD Make That are Keeping Them Small
ADHD makes you a natural entrepreneur, so why are so many ADHD business owners stuck small and heading for burnout? These five mistakes are the reason, and every one of them can be fixed. In Episode 24 of Focus for Business Owners with ADHD, Laura walks through the five biggest mistakes that keep...
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Episode 23 - Giving yourself permission to bring your vision to life
Episode Summary Last episode, we talked about why we overestimate what we can get done in a day or a week — and why cramming too much into a short window sends us straight into dysregulation and self-doubt. This week, we flip that idea on its head: we underestimate what's possible in the long…
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Episode 22 - Right here, Right now, is the perfect place to be
Keywords ADHD, entrepreneurship, mindfulness, present moment, fear, anxiety, growth, mistakes, self-talk, personal development Summary In this episode, Laura discusses the importance of being present in the moment, especially for entrepreneurs with ADHD, as the best method for taking meaningful...
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Episode 21 - The illusion of time: You can do more than you think you can, just not all of it today
Episode Summary Most people overestimate what they can get done in the short term — and underestimate what's possible over the long term. For entrepreneurs with ADHD, this shows up as overstuffed to-do lists, a nagging fear of forgetting something important, and a nervous system stuck in...
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Episode 20 - Feeling Time Scarcity? Why It's Not About Time Management
Episode Summary If you've ever felt like you have too much to do and not enough time to do it in, this episode is for you. I'm calling out a thought I've battled most of my adult life — “time scarcity” — and unpacking why the usual fix (hustle harder, rush faster) actually makes it worse. Poor…
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Episode 19 - Learning to Trust Yourself, even with ADHD
Learning to Trust Yourself, Even with ADHD Slay ADHD | Focus for Business Owners with ADHD Episode Summary In this episode, Laura unpacks the worry-stress-forget cycle that so many ADHD entrepreneurs get stuck in, and shares three practical, ADHD-friendly practices for rebuilding self-trust after...
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FOCUS for better business growth. Final episode of the FOCUS Bonus series
Episode Summary Planners, apps, and quick fixes can only take you so far. In this final episode of the FOCUS series, Laura breaks down exactly what the FOCUS program is, who it's for, and what it looks like to do this work together — so you can decide if you're ready to take the next step. What...
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Bonus 4 of 5 FOCUS: Stop the Bleed: How Better Focus Puts More Money in Your Pocket
What if the reason you're not making more money isn't that you're not working hard enough — it's that you have a leak in your system you haven't found yet? What this episode is about You're putting in the hours. You believe in what you do. So why isn't the revenue reflecting that? In this…
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Bonus 3 of 5 Focus: Custom Systems: The Key to ADHD Productivity
In this episode, Laura discusses the unique challenges faced by ADHD entrepreneurs regarding focus and productivity. She emphasizes the importance of creating customized systems that align with the ADHD brain's functioning, rather than relying on generic productivity methods. By redefining focus...
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Bonus 2 of 5 - FOCUS - Executive Function Explained: The hidden force behind business results
This episode explores the concept of executive function and its impact on business success for entrepreneurs with ADHD. It delves into the challenges of executive function in business and provides insights into specific areas of executive function, such as task initiation, time management…
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Bonus 1 of 5 - FOCUS on Business - The ADHD Entrepreneur Paradox
Why do ADHD entrepreneurs often feel trapped by the challenges of running a business? I will discuss the reasons we are so good at what we do, but still struggle to get ahead. With the introduction of the FOCUS Program, I will address these challenges and review how building effective systems can...
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Episode 13 - working around working memory issues
Episode Overview Laura opens with a personal story about forgetting to arrange a dinner delivery for a couple in need at her church — and the shame spiral that followed. This relatable moment sets up a deeper conversation about working memory: what it is, why it's harder for people with ADHD, and...
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Episode 12 - It's About Time
In this episode of Slay ADHD, Laura discusses the challenges of time management faced by individuals with ADHD, particularly entrepreneurs. She explores the concept of time as a symphony, the issues of time blindness, hyper-focus, and the importance of planning and prioritizing tasks. Laura...
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Episode 11 - The ADHD Mind Balance Tree - Your life at a glance
What if instead of being overwhelmed by all the responsibilities in your life, you could see them each as a part of the whole beautiful life, like the branches of a tree? In this episode of Slay ADHD, Laura discusses the challenges faced by entrepreneurs with ADHD, particularly the feelings of...
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Episode 10 - Improve your life and your business through balanced habits
In this episode, Laura discusses the importance of creating balanced habits for entrepreneurs, as a way to create a sense of balance and ease in life and in business. We all need self-care to prevent burnout and improve productivity, but it's hard to find the time. Laura shares her personal...
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Episode 9 - How to achieve big goals for people with ADHD
In this episode, Laura discusses the challenges of goal setting for individuals with ADHD and introduces a unique system designed to align with their thought processes. She emphasizes the importance of focusing on manageable steps rather than overwhelming oneself with rigid structures. By sharing...
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Episode 8 - Navigating ADHD in Goal Setting: Turning Wishes into Achievable Goals
In this episode of Slay ADHD, Laura Lang discusses the process of turning dreams and wants into actionable goals for entrepreneurs with ADHD. She emphasizes the importance of starting with wishes rather than demands, focusing on a few key goals, and balancing personal health and relationships to...
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Episode 7 - What you want really matters
As we head into a new year, a lot of us naturally start looking back. We analyze the past year. We judge it. Sometimes we judge ourselves. And then we start thinking about how we want the next year to be different. It makes sense that this is the time of year when we start talking about goals and...
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Episode 6 - Why important tasks are so hard to get to.
When you have a long list of important tasks, and your getting some big things completed, but somehow the simplest ones keep getting pushed aside, it can start to feel personal. Like you’re the one who is failing. Like you should be able to do all of the things. But what if the issue isn’t a lack...
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How to fit joy into the season
This time of year can feel really stressful, and it's really easy to let your business goals slide, when you trying to meet all of the expectations. Whether it is coming from you or from people you know and care about. In this episode we will talk about protecting your time and energy while also...
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Can gratitude really help my business?
Do you ever wonder why gratitude matters? What if I told you that having a good grasp on gratitude could improve how you show up in your business, reduce your anxiety and increase your sense of connection with the people you interact with on a regular basis? On todays episode, I’m going to teach...
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Episode 3 - When you want to get started but just can't
In this episode, we’re diving deep into one of the most common — and most misunderstood — challenges ADHD entrepreneurs face: task initiation. If you’ve ever known exactly what you need to do but couldn’t make yourself start, this episode will help you understand why. We’ll explore how task...
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Is rejection sensitivity sabotaging your business?
Rejection sensitivity can show up at the most inconvenient times when your running a business and it can keep you from taking the steps that would bring your business the outcomes that you need and desire. Emotional dysregulation can also be a part of why that rejection feels so dangerous. When…
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Understanding Overwhelm and how to get out of it
In this first episode, we’re breaking down what overwhelm really looks and feels like—especially for ADHD entrepreneurs. We’ll talk about how your nervous system shifts into fight, flight, freeze, or fawn, and how those responses quietly shape your business decisions, your energy, and your...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Running a business when you have ADHD means you have some distinct advantages and some unique challenges. In this podcast we explore these traits and the more common challenges that may slow your growth and cost you time money and missed opportunities. In each episode I will share with you step by step tools to manage these struggles, start taking meaningful action and build momentum in your work and life.
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Laura Lang
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Running a business when you have ADHD means you have some distinct advantages and some unique challenges. In this podcast we explore these traits and the more common challenges that may slow your growth and cost you time money and missed opportunities. In each episode I will share with you step by...
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